Southridge Focus
F rom Pas t or Ron
Southridge Baptist Church May 2015
Ron Zamkus, Senior Pastor
May Special Events
May 2 Wedding Shower 6
Becker-May/Myers
May 3 Graduation Sunday
May 5 Deacons Meeting 6:30pm
Worship & Proclamation
6:30pm
May 6 Awana’s Awards 6:30pm
May 7 Discipleship & Outreach
6:30pm
May 10 No Evening Worship
May 12 Church Council 6:30pm
May 17 Finance 5pm
Business Meeting 6pm
May 24 No Evening Service
(Full calendar at end of newsletter)
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAYS
8:45 am---Bible Study
10:00 am---Worship Service
5:00 pm ---Choir
6:00 pm---Puppets
6:30 pm---Evening Worship
Service
MONDAY EVENINGS
6:30 pm --- Ladies Bible Study
TUESDAY EVENINGS
6:30 pm -- Council Meetings
WEDNESDAY EVENING
6:30-8:15 pm---Youth Mid-Week
(Year round)
6:30 pm -- Adult Bible Study
THURSDAY EVENING
6:30 pm -- Praise Band/Team
practice
M ay 2015
Focus Ver se
Suddenly, it’s spring and early summer and
the yard demands work. Mowing, mulching,
removing leaves from flower beds, planting
perennial and annual flowers, planting some
of the garden and then mowing some
more…… I don’t know about you, but in my
house, that just adds to an already full
week. But, it’s good exercise! Sure!!!!!!
This month is a time to celebrate
graduations (congratulations) and Moms
(with our love) and the ending of the school
and AWANA year. It’s a time to enjoy
barbecues, picnics, baseball games and
summer activities (and mow more grass).
Vacations are nearing and plans are being
made for those (and mow more grass).
Many activities are clamoring for our
attention and time.
Some things require regular routines (like
mow the grass). About this time of the
year, if you’ve made a commitment to read
the Bible regularly, you may struggle with
time to do so, with more and more things on
your calendar. The Bible doesn’t scream
“read me” but inside each believer we know
we SHOULD read it, but is there enough
time?
A few suggestions could be helpful at this
time of the year:
Youversion has reading plans for a few
days, month, or annual plans.
https://www.bible.com/reading-plans
You can also get a notice sent
to your phone or pad or laptop
that will remind you – and
that really helps.
Our Daily Bread is an online
daily devotional -
http://odb.org/
One other thing to consider is
your financial stewardship
during the summer months.
Many have found that online
giving is a great way to give
regularly and safely. Just go
to the church website http://
www.southridgechurch.org
and click on the $ at the
bottom of the page to create
an account. It’s easy and safe
and begins a regular pattern
of giving.
This month ends the AWANA
year and THANKS to the
AWANA team is appropriate.
Back in Sept. 2014, many of you
made commitments to help kids
in AWANA under Dave Ellis as
COMMANDER. WOW and
PRAISE THE LORD. Regularly
about 40+ kids each week, and
lots of workers have been
faithful this year – THANK YOU
and THANK GOD. With the
ending of the AWANA year,
there are opportunities on
Wednesday night for you to
grow, after having helped kids
for several months, including
adult Bible study every
Wednesday night at 6:45 PM.
Youth ministry continues each
Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
This past month, God brought
Travis & Lori Hopkins and Rick
and Tracy Six into the fellowship
of the Southridge family. And,
God has been bringing new guests
every week to Southridge. I am
confident that God is moving
among us in new ways and am
grateful for the privilege to be
called your pastor.
Bro. Ron
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no
mind has conceived what God has
prepared for those who love
Him” (1 Cor. 2:9)
“If any of you
lacks wisdom,
he should ask
God, who gives
generously to
all without
finding fault
and it will be
given to him.”
James 1: 5
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O U R M I S S I O N :
T o h e l p t h o s e w h o d o n o t k n o w
C h r i s t c o m e t o k n o w H i m ,
a n d t h o s e w h o d o t o b e c o m e m o r e
l i k e H i m .
Wood Miller
635-8587
South r idge Deacon
o f the Month
Our Deacons rotate their
responsibilities monthly.
In May please contact
Wood Miller if you have
any special concerns.
From Small Groups
Ruth Ladies
Monday at 6:30 pm RUTH (Reaching Up To Heaven) ladies group.
“I Am”
Study in the book of John Facilitator Debbie Miller
Wednesday Bible Study
Studying the book of Acts
All adults are welcome to join at 6:45pm.
Meeting in Southridge Building Rm 100.
You’ve heard about SECRET CHURCH for several years now, and we just
finished SECRET CHURCH #15. You can view all previous years of SECRET
CHURCH at http://www.radical.net/media/schurch/?cur_tab=series. You can
also download the notebook and take notes. If you are interested in an overview
of the OT or NT, those are the first 2 years of SECRET CHURCH and very
valuable.
Pastor Ron mentioned several good blogs/articles in the sermon on 4/26.
Here they are:
Thom Rainer - http://thomrainer.com/blog/
Ed Stetzer - http://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/
James Emery White - http://www.churchandculture.org/blog.asp
Relevant magazine - http://www.relevantmagazine.com/
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From Committees & Councils Missions & Ministry
Thank you for continuing to pray for our schools. If you are looking for another way to support, please look into the
JCPS Mentoring program, JC Champions. Mentors Listen, Share, Support their mentees. To Mentor call 659-3234 or 659-
3488. To Tutor call ABLE at 636-5558. To Volunteer call a school near you.
Recreation & Fellowship
Thanks to Janet Ellis and the COOKIE BRIGADE for the cookies/water/coffee fellowship time on Sunday mornings at
9:45 AM. If you’d like to help provide cookies, see Janet Ellis.
Finance
Thank you to the families that have been using Online Giving! If you manage your bills online, we’re sure you’ll like the
convenience of giving to your church online. It’s safe and secure, and you decide exactly when your gift is made and
where it goes. You can even view your giving history and pledge progress at any time, just by logging in. Please visit
southridgechurch.org and click the Online Giving link to get started or access your existing account.
Worship & Proclamation
Worship Team needs your help...NO you don’t have to sing. See Reuben Phelps about how you can help, & we will meet
this Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30pm.
Registration starts at 8:30 and the 5K Walk/Run starts at 9:00 a.m. Dress yourself and your pet as a Super Hero and win a
prize. Race trophies and medals will be awarded by gender and age groups. Breakfast is included.
If you have sponsors that donate at least $30, this covers the registration fee. See the fantastic prizes you can earn by doing
fundraising.
Don't miss the booths and the entertainment--live band, clowns doing face painting and ballooning, metal detector demo, and
get your picture taken with Iron Man.
Follow these steps:
https://secure.ministrysync.com/ministrysync/event/website/home/?e=6363
1. Register online by following the prompts. If you don't register online, you can print the registration form, fill it out, and
return it to 1011B Southwest Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65109.
2. Watch a video to personalize your page then add photos, set goals, and add a message. (Optional)
3. Print the registration form and use it to get sponsors. Use your personal webpage to email friends and relatives to get
sponsors. (Optional)
4. Win prizes for dressing a a Super Hero, for fundraising, and for the race. Have FUN!
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MAY SPECIAL DUTIES
Southridge Focus
Weekly Ministries
May 03:
Nursery AM Babies Candy Vernon & Linda Boorman
Extended Liza & Lizzie Loughridge
Door Greeters Frank & Candy Vernon
Gym Door Greeters John Evans &
Heather Strope
Deacon of the Month Wood Miller
May 10:
Nursery AM Babies Bill & Diana Mustain
Extended Bill & Melanie Benz
Door Greeters Don Davidson & John McNay
Gym Door Greeters John Evans &
Cinda Miller
Deacon of the Month Wood Miller
May 17:
Nursery AM Babies Marlene Jobe & Lena Mantle
Extended Stacy Dixon & Tammi Leutkemeyer
Door Greeters John Tuell & Wood Miller
Gym Door Greeters John Evans &
Juanita Fuller
Deacon of the Month Wood Miller
May 24:
Nursery AM Babies Jude Zamkus & Lizzie Loughridge
Extended Felix & Susan Edoho
Door Greeters Lou Loughridge & Debbie Sankpill
Gym Door Greeters John Evans
Heather Strope
Deacon of the Month Wood Miller
May 31:
Nursery AM Babies Evie White
Extended Mike & Karen Hobbs
Door Greeters Bill & Melanie Benz
Gym Door Greeters John Evans
Cinda Miller
Deacon of the Month Wood Miller
Ron Zamkus….Senior Pastor
Reuben Phelps....Associate Pastor -
Minister of Music
Cindy Taylor….Secretary
Southridge Baptist Church
PO Box 104234, 1815 Vieth Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65109
573-635-6398
southridgechurch.org
If you are looking for a loan or savings account – check
out the MO BAPTIST CREDIT UNION.
http://mobaptistcu.org/index.php
Please remember –
Gary (11/08), Michelle (6/18), Samuel
(6/21) and Lydia (12/7) Robertson
International Mission Board Missionaries
in Johannesburg, South Africa and
members of Southridge
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The mission of the JC Champions Mentoring Program is to encourage and support our students through positive one-on-
one relationships.
A mentor is a trained adult who, along with parents, provides a young person with support, coun-
sel, friendship, reinforcement, and constructive example.
The program takes place exclusively during the school day in 20 to 40 minutes sessions.
Mentors are good listeners, people who care, people who want to help young people bring out strengths
that are already there.
A mentor is not a foster parent, doctor, social worker, disciplinarian, tutor, cool peer, or ATM.
JCPS will provide you with training, support, & guidance throughout each step in your mentoring relationship.
To MENTOR can 659-3234 or 659-3488 To TUTOR call ABLE at 636-5558.
Coming this summer:
Mission trip to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH St. John (metro St. Louis) – June 25-28, 2015
See Lynn Milberg or Pastor Ron for more information
Art Camp – July 13-15, 2015 – 9 - noon – see Stacy Dixon to help. More info forthcoming
Sports Crusaders – Volleyball Camp – July 20-24, 2015 – 1-3 grade in morning, 4-6 grade in afternoon.
Needed – homes to house 4 female coaches/leaders for this camp. Cost of Camp $30.00.
Bible Camp – early August tentatively………
LADIES’ BIBLE STUDY (RUTH)
The Ladies Bible Study (RUTH) are in the
book of John studying the words of Jesus.
When Jesus said, “I AM”.
Topics for May
May 11, “Light of the World (John 8:12-20)
May 18, “The gate for the sheep
(John 10:1-21)
The study starts at 6:30 pm. Everyone is
welcomed, so please try to come to this
inspirational time of studying God’s Word.
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Bet you didn’t know. . .
Almost everyone knows “Jesus Loves the Little Children” but few of us have sung the three verses that
go along with that chorus. Nor do many realize that it was orginally a Civil War ballad.
Verse 1 Jesus calls the children dear, Come to me and never fear, For I love the little children of the world, I will take you by the hand, Lead you to a better land, For I love the little children of the world
Chorus Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world, Red and yellow black and white, All are precious in His sight, Jesus loves the little children off the world
Verse 2 Jesus is the Shepherd true, And He''ll always stand by you, For He loves the little children of the world, He's a Savior great and strong, And He'll shield you from the wrong, For He loves the little children of the world
Verse 3 I am coming Lord to Thee, And Your soldier I will be, For You love the little children of the world, And your cross I'll always bear, And for you I'll do and dare, For You love the little children of the world
George Frederick Root was born into a large family in Sheffield, MA in 1820, and showed signs of musical
genius. By age thirteen, he boasted that he could play thirteen musical instruments. As a young adult, he taught
music in Boston and New York, and he also composed music and served as church organist. In 1855, he offered
a song called “Rosalie, the Prairie Flower” to his publisher for the hefty sum of $100. Root’s publisher, not
thinking it worth that much, offered Root a royalty plan instead. In time, Root grossed thousands of dollars from
“Rosalie” which helped establish him financially.
The outbreak of the Civil War deeply affected George, and he immediately began using his gifts to
advance the Union War effort, writing a host of patriotic songs to rally the morale of the North. As a serious,
classical composer, he was embarassed at the simple martial music coming from his pen, so he signed them
with the name “Wurzel” the German word for “Root”. Among his most popular pieces was a ballad, entitled,
“Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!”
In the prison cell I sit, Thinking mother, dear of you, and our bright and happy home so far away, and the tears They fill my eyes, ‘Spite of all that I can do, tho’ I try to cheer my comrade and be gay. Chorus: Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! The boys are marching, Cheer up, comrades they will come and beneath the starry flag We shall breathe the air again of the free in our own beloved home.
After the Civil War the melody remained popular, but the words were dated. A minister named Clare Herbert Woolston, a lyricist whom Root occasionally used, wrote new words and a Chorus, and that’s how a Civil War ballad about a soldier in prison became one of the most popular children’s choruses in history. From “Then Sings my Soul”, “Jesus Loves the Little Children”, p.237 Robert Morgan
Deacon Wood Miller
Song of Month Should’ve Been Me
ProPresenter Sound
May 3 Willis Persicke Tanner Hartman
May 10 Jason Allaubaugh Clay Loughridge
May 17 Mark Mantle Tanner Hartman
May 24 Barb Burdick Terry Moore
May 31 Willis Persicke Clay Loughridge
Deacon Wood Miller
Song of Month Should’ve Been Me
ProPresenter Sound
May 3 Willis Persicke Tanner Hartman
May 10 Jason Allaubaugh Clay Loughridge
May 17 Mark Mantle Tanner Hartman
May 24 Barb Burdick Terry Moore
May 31 Willis Persicke Clay Loughridge
We are e cited to celebrate this passa e of life with you from
May rd will be a me for us to share
with you in this awesome achievement with a carry in dinner and a short
opportunity for us to now what your future holds so we will now how
to pray for you and support you in those endeavors. The names of the
fol s we have thus far are as follows and we never want to leave anyone
out, so if you do not see your name or your son or
dau hter’s name on either hi h school or colle e list.
i h School Colle e
Chris an Crawford Isaac llis B
aomi llis mily Mantle , Masters
lin Miller, eather San pill, B
Bailey S er
H opefully the youth will remember
what this phrase means that
we used several mes in youth
roup. hones are very
important to teena ers and
e ually as important is their
rela onship with Christ. So I
as ed them to remember
every me they plu their
phone in— ave they plu ed
into od’s word today and if
not, then to do that before
they even plu their phone in.
eather orman, B
2
Chris an Crawford
This Sunday May , we will
be hearin from our radu
ates as far as where they
will o from here, but since
I have heard from some
fol s in advance, I thou ht I
would proudly share as
their parents had, aomi
llis has been accepted at
Colle e of the ar s, and
Chris an Crawford has
been enlisted to be part of
the M rum line.
aomi llis
lin Miller
Isaac
llis
mily
Mantle
eather
orman Bailey
S er
Be on the loo out via email or te ts
to let you now about other ac vi es
we are plannin for this summer.
ne ac vity we are in the process of
wor in out is a canoe trip where we
will leave on a riday mornin and
oat a bi por on of the day and
return home tha t same evenin .
nother ac vity that will ust be
incorporated into our Wednesday
ni ht pro ram is we would li e to
have a hot do coo out and do some
outdoor ames once we now the
rain will not threaten our plans.
We are also e cited to add another
youth helper to our midst. Me an
Tracy will be oinin us throu hout
the summer to assist us in several
ways, and we loo forward to seein
how od can use her to draw us all
closer to od in our wal with im.
Super Summer is desi ned to help students row in their faith in Christ and to
e uip them in buildin rela onships and sharin their faith. Super Summer
will be a reat place for students to understand what a rela onship with
Christ is all about, and we welcome any student, re ardless of where they are
in their ourney with Christ. It will also provide a trainin round and ne t
level e perience for students who desire a deeper wal . our students will be
si n under the teachin of some incredible leaders durin the wee of
Super Summer, both durin the team mes and durin the evenin worship
mes. It is a fun opportunity for your students however, our reater purpose
is to help them row deeper in a rela onship with esus Christ
One of the newest aspects to the student s Super Summer experienc e is the
addition of a new team, called aleo. The aleo team is a blend of ages and
backgrounds designed to help students identify, understand, and develop a
specif ic call to ministry . Through interactive teaching and hands-on
application, participants will learn f rom ministry veterans and be partnered in
learning cohorts with peers to explore and exercise their calling.
hile students attend team times, youth leaders will be encouraged and
e uipped through teaching, fellowship, and resources, provided by the
Leadership evelopment team and the community of Missouri Baptist student
pastors.
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Cost eposit of due by May
This lin will et you to rules and forms to ll out in advance
h p media.mobap st.or public leadership -development super-summer -
pac et-2 .pdf
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fr i Sa t
1
May Day
2 BBQ Wedding
Shower 6pm
May/Myers
3 Graduation
Sunday
4 Inspire Meeting
Memorial Bap Ch
6:30-9pm No RUTH Meeting
5 Deacons 6:30pm
Worship &
Proclamation 6:30 pm
Volleyball-SRBC vs
FAoG-C 8:15pm
6 Awana Award
7 Discipleship &
Outreach 6:30pm
8
Wedding
Rehearsal 5pm
Turner/Spencer
9 Wedding
1-6pm
Turner/Spencer
10
Happy Mother’s
Day
No Evening
Service
11
RUTH 6:30pm
“Light of the
World”
12 Church Council
6:30pm
13
14 15 16
17 Jerry Field am
Finance 5:00pm
Business Meeting
6pm
18 RUTH 6:30pm
“The gate for the
sheep”
19 20 Last Day of
School
21 22
23
24 Greg White am
No Evening
Service
25 Memorial Day
No RUTH meeting
26 27 28
29
30
31
Organizational &
Administration
4:30pm
S o u t h r i d g e B a p t i s t C h u r c h C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s M a y 2 0 1 5
Every Sunday: Bible Study, 8:45 am, Fellowship, 9:45 am, Worship, 10:00 am;
Choir practice, 5:00 pm; Worship, 6:30 pm
Every Tuesday : Council Meetings , 6:30 pm
Every Wednesday : Youth, AWANA, Adult Bible Study, 6:45 pm
Every Thursday: Praise Team/Band practice, 6:30 pm
May Birthdays & Anniversaries
May 02 Billy Knife
Chris Branstetter
May 09 Bill Mustain
May 11 Kelly Edoho
May 12 Nathan Danner
Anita May
May 13 Joseph Wang
May 14 Jane Hale
Ryan Stiffler
Trevor & Elizabeth Isringhausen
May 18 Sarah Basnett
May 19 Wendy & Raymond Bacion
May 23 Don Davidson
John Malone
May 24 Jeremy Stark
Mark & Lena Mantle
May 27 Jeremy & Misty Stark
May 30 Amanda Karr
Tina Zbinden